I have owned it for 4 years now , always serviced it runs and cuts exc.has @ 280 hrs and am going to another one the same model

Mac Recommends This John Deere Mower

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Carol

25 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

MAY.

16

2014

Worst Mower We've Had.

Excited to buy a John Deere because of the name. The first time I used it a spring came off causing the mower deck belt to come off. At least I could get it back to garage to put the spring and belt back on (that was the first hour) then continued to mow and a different spring came off causing another belt to come off of the pulley causing the hydrostatic drive to quit. Not as easy to repair and couldn't move mower to get it back to garage. Anyway, fixed it and it happened two more times with the last time breaking the pulley. Returned the mower and got another one thinking it was a fluke with this mower. It wasn't. The second mower didn't last a full two hours when the same spring causing the hydrostatic drive to stop came off. I'm done. Too much money not to be able to even get the lawn mowed. Pretty disgusted. John Deere should stick to tractors and gators I suppose or change their design on the mowers. BTW, this was all within 30 days. :-(

Excited to buy a John Deere because of the name. The first time I used it a spring came off causing the mower deck belt to come off. At least I could get it back to garage to put the spring and belt back on (that was the first hour) then continued to mow and a different spring came off causing another belt to come off of the pulley causing the hydrostatic drive to quit. Not as easy to repair and couldn't move mower to get it back to garage. Anyway, fixed it and it happened two more times... more

Pros:Easy To Use, Fast

Cons:Low Quality, Unreliable, Durability

Carol Does Not Recommend This Mower

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Dick C.Seymour, MO

14 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

AUG.

27

2014

Better Available

Seems to have problems with belts and mower deck bearings. Not made for significant use. After some use does not have an even cut.

Dick Does Not Recommend This Mower

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145

Brandon

17 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

MAY.

19

2014

Weekend Warrior

I bought this to mainly cut my own grass. With intentions on starting my own mowing service. I haven't gone with plan b yet. But not because of the mower. It could be a good starter. Mowing other residential lawns.

Pros:Durable, Easy To Use, Price, Reliable

Cons:Hard Starting Very Cold Blooded

Brandon Recommends This John Deere Mower

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179

Gary P.Nu Mine, PA

REVIEWED

JUL.

17

2015

Learned The Hard Way.

Had the mower for less then eight years changed oil as recommended, and the motor still blew up.

$1,500 for a new motor plus installation, can only purchase motor from JD. It is heading to the junk yard.

JD lawn tractor I had before this was an oil burner, was a good product years ago not any more.